The 2022-23 UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal closes down Wednesday, April 19, so we bring you the best Bayern vs. Manchester City betting pick and odds for the second leg at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
Bayern – Manchester City Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (19.4.2023)
Manchester City head to Munich carrying a huge three-goal lead from the first leg in England. The Citizens are runaway favorites to win the Champions League this season, according to bet365 Sportsbook, whereas the Bavarians are listed as massive underdogs following last week’s collapse at Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
Bayern vs. Manchester City: Initial Situation
The Citizens finished the group phase top of Group F with 14 points (W4, D2) and a 14:2 goal difference. They humiliated RB Leipzig in the Round of 16, outscoring the Red Bulls 8-1 across two legs. The Bavarians, on the other side, were first in Group C with six wins and an 18:2 goal difference. They beat PSG 3-0 on aggregate in the previous round.
Bayern Stats & Form
FC Bayern have struggled a lot over the last few weeks, tallying two wins, three losses, and a draw in their previous six matches in all competitions. During that stretch, the Bavarians have suffered a 2-1 home loss to Freiburg in the DFB Pokal and a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal. Last Saturday, they played a disappointing 1-1 home draw against Hoffenheim in the German Bundesliga.
The atmosphere at Allianz Arena is far from ideal, and the brawl between Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane certainly didn’t help. Mane and Sane have combined for 24 goals and 13 assists so far this season, while Jamal Musiala leads the way for the Bavarians with 15 goals and 13 assists in 2022-23.
Manchester City Stats & Form
The Citizens are rolling on a ten-game winning streak following Saturday’s 3-1 home victory over Leicester in the English Premier League. Their offense has been nothing short of spectacular lately, tallying a whopping 27 goals in the last six outings in all competitions. The Citizens are undefeated in seven consecutive showings on the road, recording five wins, a couple of stalemates, and a 17:5 goal difference in the process.
Erling Haaland continues to torture Manchester City’s rivals, and the 22-year-old striker has bagged 47 goals in 40 appearances this season. Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, and Riyad Mahrez have combined for 39 goals and 18 assists thus far, while Kevin De Bruyne has accounted for seven goals and 25 dishes in 2022-23.
Bayern – Manchester City: Head-to-Head
The Citizens outshot the Bavarians 17-12 en route to a 3-0 home victory in the first leg. Rodri gave Manchester City an early lead, while Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva had a goal and an assist apiece. The Citizens have won four of their last five encounters with the Bavarians, including the previous three.
Bayern – Manchester City Odds
The visitors are listed as slight favorites, and Unibet Sportsbook offers the best odds at the moment (2.80), while you can take Bayern at 2.45 also with Unibet. The bookmakers are looking for a proper high-scoring affair. Over 2.5 Goals sits at 1.55 at BetVictor, and Both Teams to Score YES pays just 1.50 at bet365.
I highly doubt Bayern’s chances to eliminate Manchester City, but the second leg could still go three-way. It’s hard to find value in this match because the bookmakers offer some pretty unattractive odds on the totals. Taking a Both Teams to Score YES & Over 2.5 Goals combo seems like a way to go because the hosts will have to push forward in numbers and leave a lot of space for counter-attacks.
Betting tip and prediction: Bayern – Manchester City (19.4.2023)